Linn Harwell, outgoing Allentown league president, was elected to the state board of directors.

The league must deal with the problem of an increasing number of its members being working women, and thus not having the amount of "volunteer time" they once did, a league spokeswoman said. Because of this, some of the league's projects are limited, she said.

It all comes down to this: "How is the league going to adjust to the 'new woman?' " the spokeswoman said.

The convention, with 161 delegates representing 52 units, allows the units to see what programming others are doing. The spokeswoman said many leagues are involved in juvenile justice. Others are involved in environmental issues, she said, noting that Lehigh Valley leagues are especially interested in solid waste and clean water.

One of the league's goals will be to increase membership. The convention discussed recruiting members-at-large, who are able to become members of the national league without joining a local group.

Bethlehem league member Amy Preston described another goal of the league: to strengthen internal and external communication. This would be done through the use of modern equipment, she said.

For example, the league might find it cheaper to ship videotapes of speakers to various local leagues than to send the speakers themselves.